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Elevation:	4,353 ft	1,327 m
GPS:	33.9832, -116.14996 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Trevor Clack on Apr 25, 2021
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

North West facing, secluded and shady much of the day. The routes here go up a 10-12 foot steep face with crimps and edges.

Apparently there are 8 graves here, including that of Frank James (who established desert queen mine in the 1890s), but I haven't been able to find them.

Getting There

This is actually the next cluster of boulders is about 100 meters East of the sacred land cluster as you continue the trail towards Ryan Ranch. Marked by some taller rock that as far as I can see hasn't been climbed.